Water is one of the most important nutrients for children. All functions within the body require the presence of water. A well hydrated body enables these functions to occur quickly and efficiently. Dehydration happens when a person loses more fluids than he or she takes in. Human bodies are made up largely of water, so … Continue reading Water: Dehydration
EWG Explains: How to choose the best water filters
Water filters are necessary to remove or reduce the myriad chemicals that contaminate our nation's drinking water, some of which are linked to cancer and endocrine disruption. For more tips on selecting the best filter for your home, visit EWG's Healthy Living: Home Guide. EWG Explains: How to choose the best water filters Video Length: … Continue reading EWG Explains: How to choose the best water filters
What’s In Your Bottled Water – Besides Water?
Pure, clean water. That’s what the ads say. But what does the lab say? When you shell out for bottled water, which costs up to 1,900 times more than tap water, you have a right to know what exactly is inside that pricey plastic bottle. Most bottled makers don’t agree. They keep secret some or … Continue reading What’s In Your Bottled Water – Besides Water?
A how-to guide to harvesting rainwater
No homestead is truly off-grid and self-reliant if it doesn’t have a way to collect and store rainwater for later use. An article in The Prepping Guide shared four effective ways to harvest rainwater. The first and simplest technique is to place a rain barrel beneath a downspout. Make sure the barrel is resting on a flat surface that is … Continue reading A how-to guide to harvesting rainwater
7 Reasons why preppers love activated charcoal
Did you know that there’s a type of charcoal that’s favored by preppers for its survival utility? (h/t to Survivopedia.com.) Also referred to as activated carbon, activated charcoal is generally charcoal that has been processed further in order to remove some of the material to make it more porous. At the same time, it is infused … Continue reading 7 Reasons why preppers love activated charcoal
Don’t forget to drink water when you exercise! Hydration is key to boosting performance
Athletes know that hydration is crucial to maintaining peak performance because water helps to regulate the body temperature. Water also helps lubricate the joints. According to a study, even seniors need to stay hydrated when exercising because it can help them “reap the full cognitive benefits of exercise.” The researchers involved in the study delved … Continue reading Don’t forget to drink water when you exercise! Hydration is key to boosting performance
A Venezuelan prepper reveals how he made his own self-sufficient water supply
When SHTF, you’ll need a steady source of food and potable water. Food is easy to stockpile, especially if you’re familiar with the basics of short- and long-term food storage. But do you know how to make your own self-sufficient water supply? (h/t to ThePreppingGuide.com) Preppers are aware of the importance of having your own water supply because … Continue reading A Venezuelan prepper reveals how he made his own self-sufficient water supply
Cancer-causing atrazine is world’s No. 1 drinking water contaminant
For more than a half-century, North American farmers have been spraying atrazine, an herbicide, on their crops -- most notably corn -- in the millions of pounds per year. This widespread use of the weed killer has also created no small amount of runoff, ensuring that atrazine winds up in lakes, streams and, on occasion, … Continue reading Cancer-causing atrazine is world’s No. 1 drinking water contaminant
Preppers chemistry: How to make your own activated charcoal water filter and hand warmers
Self-sufficiency is a highly important skill that you should strive to achieve for your own personal benefit. After all, you wouldn’t want to be caught unaware once disaster strikes. In terms of being self-sufficient as far as drinking water and personal heating are concerned, you can fall back on a little bit of simple chemistry … Continue reading Preppers chemistry: How to make your own activated charcoal water filter and hand warmers
AOX-2000UTS (UNDER-SINK) ANTIOXIDANT ALKALINE WATER DISPENSER
AOX-2000UTS (UNDER-SINK) ANTIOXIDANT ALKALINE WATER DISPENSER $1,899.00 Category: Non-Electricity Water Dispenser Natural Antioxidant Alkaline Water Dispenser Room Temperature A versatile non electricity model to be hidden under the sink to free the counter top space. Under The Sink installation is particularly ideal with small kitchen; it is also popular with people of minimalist taste. A sleek … Continue reading AOX-2000UTS (UNDER-SINK) ANTIOXIDANT ALKALINE WATER DISPENSER
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 